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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-03

1hr0hD. FREDERICK PuU,-fSQ.
From Miller & Cher, Newark, \. J., pairs
patent leather Oxford ties.
Through MeSsrS Power 4; White.
From Walden & Co., 900 S. Front street, Phila.
delphia 500 from James Walsh & Co., Cincin-
natl, S25 from Moore & Snnoit, 232 S. Front
street, Philadelphia, cases Gibson's Pure Rye
Whskey; from FELTON, & Sons, Boston, Mass, 1
case New England rum from Alex. Fries & Bros,
90 Reade ST., N. Y, Sl0 from T. Attschue & Co.,
40 Murray st, N. Y, case Bass Island catawba
from the Union Dis,illing Co., Cincinnati, $40.
Through G. VA. Ramsay, esq
From Martin, Gillett & Co., Baltimore, 81 lbs.
Heno tea and decorations.
Through G. II. ROJiASon's Sons.
From 7. G. Pitcher, Midland Va, 50.
Through u. Ruben Il Son.
From s. G. Palmer Washington. d. c., 8 dozen
bottles Excelsior nerve food from Luyties Bros,
$50 Broadway, N. Y, 3 half pints Boonekamp
Mag btters and half pints cherry cordial.
Through Henry L. Simpsons Sons.
From Me.srs Wallace & Elliot, New York city,
SO, and from Messrs. Shattuck & Binger, New
York city, So from z. Jandorf & Co, 80 Han.
over St, Baltimore, 1 pair lady's white kid slip
pors aud pair genteman's slippers
Through l. Schndr= esq.
From Moses Cohen & Son, Baltimore, So
Through Charles S. Taylor esq.
From Baltimore Pearl Hominy Co.. one case OF
pearl hominy.
Through John E. TacEett, esq.
From the Charlottesville Wooilen Mills, 50
from G. A. Clark 6, Bro 400 Broadway, New
York, 1 cabinet, % dozen, Ciark's o. N. T. spool
cotton.
Through lfessrs Wise d; Co.
From Georgia Eome Insurance Co SO, and
from 2. Emory Warfeld, manager Royal insur
ance Co., $40; from J. Montgomery Hare, mana
ger Norw ch Union Fire Insurance Co., P. o. box
3043, New York City, So.
All other merchants of this city who receive CON
tributions from their foreign correspondents arc
requested to communicate with Capt. Mushbach
that proper acknowledgment may be made
promptly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-03

OToNE's COD LIVER OIL perfectly pure
y oil highly recommended by our city physi'
clans. A supply just received by
dec1 Z. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-03

WHITE WASH BRUSHES, Garden Rakes
w Hoes, Trowels, sc, full stock now at
mh24 j. F. CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-03

lust FROM THE FACTORY-10 dozen of the
81 IMPROVED PATENT-STAY ABS. SHIRTS
the best goods ever offered IN Alexandra Tor the
price. Will outwear any 81 Shirt.
ie2 At AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

A FTERCE storm struck Sherman. CeE.-
on the 9TH. doing. considerable damage.
A STRIKE Of street-ear drivers was N.
augurated at Memphis, Tenn. on the 5th.
FRANCE and Germany are still resaliat-
ing in expecting citizens Of the opposite
country.
A SEVERE drought prevails throughout
Illinois ana farmers are very anxious.
VIOLENT shocks of earthquake have been
felt at LaghouAt, Algeria. A number Oh
houses were destroyed.
The Chicago boodlers we're all adiudged
guilty bv the iUrv On the night OF the 9TH
Seven were given psnltsnttary sentences
and the rest fined.
WM. h WETHERELL.- of Kansas City, No.,
aged thirrv-six. committed suicide on the
9TH.
THERE were four new cases OF cholera
ana tour deaths 1T Malta on the 9TH.
Am assignment was made bv the Kansas
Citv MOI Sirup Company on the 9th.
THE family Of Rev w T. A.. Vest, Jhs
ST. Lor1is poisoner. will leave Chesterron,
Ind. for London. Ont.
The Paris police, on the 9TH. seized all
the comics of the New YORK Herald Of July
IA. at that pAuer's bureau in Paris. con--
tanning the words and music Of the ''BOu.
LANCER March,
KENTUCKY tobacco men are worked I'D
against Commissioner ColmAn because Of
the Agricultural Departments recent re-
port ON the condition Of the tobacco crop.
FIFTY TONS OF rock fell in the eastern snd
OF the Cascade tunnel. now building by the
Northern Pacific railroad. on the 4th. kill
ing foT1r men ana vvounding several others.
1t is Thought none Of the wounded will die.
EIGHTY THOUSAND Abyssinians are
about 70 march on Massowah. and fears
are entertained that the Italian garrison
will be massacred.
LEROY D. BROWN. ate SuperintennenI
of Pubiic Instruction Of Ohio, has been
elected president Of the State University
OF Nevada. at salary Of $3.50 a year and
travelling expenses. He is 5hirty-eight
years old and a native Of Ohio.
KING KALAKUA Of hawaii signed ths
Constitution on Juiv 10. This deprived
KaiakuA Of mOnarchical powers. anu
leaves Oniv the power 70 draw saiRrv and
Grant pardonS. E1-Prenier Gibson
escaped on bark sailing from Honolulu
ana s now ON MS wav to San Francisco.
LORD GEORGE DRUMMOND, grandsonand
heir of the Eari Of Perth. died on the 9TH
at st. Luke1s Hospital. New Yors, Of con-
sumptiOn. The deceased nObieman became
aiienated from MS family before ne came
OF age by contracting a marriage which
his relatives disapproved. His wife and
children are lsft destitute.
a PROMINENT Chicago gentleman, on a
pleasure trip, claims to nave net Mctiar=
gle IN Quebec on the 9TH. A man sun
posed TO be Mcfiarigte, tits said, took pas
sage on that. dav on n sailing vessel bound
for Gibraltar, passing himseif.of rs an in
valid. although I was we'll SHOWN that ne
vas N perfect health.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

THE coinage of the mints during July
was S1.ge0,0O0, Of which 100000 was in
standard silver dollars, The limited coin--
age was due to the TACT that the mint at
Pfiladeiphia was closed during the month
forrepairs. The deficiency IN the coinage
Of standard dollars will be made good dur
ing the present month.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

THE Secretary of the Navy has issued in
structions that the United States steamer
Michigan shall be at Detroit ON the l4th
and 18th Of September to take part in the
ceremonies of the reunion Of the Army of
the Tennessee, and at Chicago from the lst
10 the 10Th Of October for the military en-
camnmert.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

IN the Kentucky State election. on the
Ist. the full Democratic ticket was elected
tv large but somewhat reduced nalorities,
the Repubiicans showing heavy gains in
some sections Bucknsr, for Governor,
ran ahead Of his ticket. Local option was
defeated in Louisville. The Legislature
will he lareiv Democratic, as usual.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

REv. WILLIAM HAGUE D. D., aged
seventv-nins, senior pastor of the WOilas-
Dor Heights Baptist Church. Boston,
iroppec dead in front Of fremont Temple
on the 1st. Mr. Hague had at various times
been pastor Of churches IN Utica. Jamaica
Plains, Albany, y. 2, and Providence,
r.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

EDWARD BEANS, an old man living at 81.
John, y. B., is Investigating the merits Of
his claim to an estate worth $1,000, 900, left
in Texas by man named Thomas BesnS.
who he is confident IS dis long Inheard-of
brother Thomas Beans divided his
millions among the negroes on his estate
ON condition that no heirs were found
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

Al STATEMENT preparest at the Treasury
Depatment shows that during the month
of july asst there was a net decrease of
of 81, ,GsS, 54S in the cash in the treasury ana
a net increase Of Si,047,l8S in the circuia.
tion.. The decrease IN the cash was mainly
in gold certificates The decrease IN Ea.
tinnal bank notes amounted TO "a, ,54S,0S1.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

THE Secretary Of State received onthe
1st. from Toxic, the sad intelligence Of the
death of Mrs. Hubbard the wife Of the
United States Minister TO JGpan- Mrs.
Hubbard had been inlilI health for many
months.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

Ar Bridlington, England ON the lst, the
mile handicap bicycle race for professional
riders was Won bv Temyie, Of Chicago.
Morgan, Of New YORK., was second, ana
Woodside, Of Philadelphia, third. The
five-rnile race for the international cham
pionship was won by Woodsids in l4:50S S-4.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

THE Giadstouians won another signAi
victory inthe parliamentary election N
r5joucestershire on the 30th-
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

ALL the Swiss military commanders
have been ordered to pay the stricsest at
tention to the effectiveness Of the troops in
order to insure proper working of the
army in the event OF an outbreak Of war
in EuroDe.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

EMIx BET, the African explorer, wrote
from Wadslai, under dateOr February 10,
1887, chat his prospects we're hopeful ana
that he was about to start for the Kabare-
1ns cnnnrrv.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

Nh BLAINE has extended the time OF his
tour abroad indefinitely. He intends
travelling on the continent this summer
and will winter near the Mediterranean
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

GERMAN AMERICAN Catholics are dissat'
iyfiec with the smallness Of German repre-
seutatfou n the church otfieiaiism in this
country,
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

NEWS from Calcutta is TO the effect that
thu British Government has six army
divisions n readiness to invade Afghanis-
tan whenever the occasion appears tore
Juire action.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

Dr. HcKExz1E- reports that Crown
Prince Frederick William Is so much I'M
proved now that heexpeets very soon 70
discontinue the treatment Of The throat
aitogethar.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

THE Comptroller Of the Currency mas
issued a call for a report Of ths condition
OF National banks at ths close OF business
August L. The report is called for at
an unusual season., owing TO the i'm.
r1ortancs Of ascsrraining 70 what extent
the banks ara prepared for ths appnoact1-
ing demand for money 70 move the crnps.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

Mr. PATRICx O'BRIEN, member of the
British Parliament from North Monogram.
has signified his attention 20 intesroRate
Mr.. Balfouri Chief Secretary for Ireland.
as TO the reasons Tor placing ar. Patrick A.
Collins, Of Boston, under the surveilancs
of detectives, and will direct his injuries
to ascertaining whether the government is
responsible Cor the outrage.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

AN Irishman named Mooney attempted
to blow up the British vessel Queen in New
York -harborr on the 3D. He claimed the
British nsuitsd the American flag in Can
ada. and he proposed TO avenge the same.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

FROM fifteen TO twenty deaths from
cholera are reported in Catania- italy,
daily. The epidemic is spreading in the
provinces. In Syracuse and Caiabria the
condition of affairs has improved.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

AnyICEs from Panama. dated July 25-
saw: The famine which is raging 1t
Antioguia is at it's height. In San Vicente
two children in one family have died Of
starvation, and many are in dspiorable
circumstances
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

EiIE immigration Of the past month was
srcsadsd only by that OF one July in the
record VI ths Castle Garden During it
27,Sf4 psopis we're landed. against 2i.4S4 of
last year. Up 70 ths I'd there had bssn
landed at tiIs garden since the LIST OF Janu.
as-y 240,499 PERSONS, ami during the sans
period Of asst year tbs number was Ia, l4I.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

The great San francisco wheat corner
has coilapsed. involving transactions to
the extent Of about SIS, 100000. Some heavy
faiITres are expected
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

The Secretary Of the Navy on the I'd
awarded the contract for constructing new
dry docks at the New York ana Norfolk
navy wards to j. q. Simpson &c CO., of New
York. for s.. .061. $50.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11
TOPICS Or THE DAY
Serves rom :ssgyvvirsTa-

r.yeI1sHafEx are SAID 20 be much exer.
,issd at the recent increase in the price OF
tobacco.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

DEPUTY LAUR, whose statement that
Generai Bouianger had been asked by
nerous generals of the army 70 head a
rnonarchicai COMP d'esat was denied by M.
De Cassagnac, viii bring an action against
M. De Cassagnac for libei.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-11

The poorest eduoa'i9,a l,,, I,s.iI
control is better Jn''n ~
it.-.Sier,iaa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-25
ARMY AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

CHANGES IL THE STATIONS OF WESTERN REGIMENTS.
WASHINGTON June "a The order directing the relief
of Colonel A. Smith, surgeon, from duty at
the Military Academy has been suspended until septem-
Der 30 The leave Of absence granted Major C. H. Alden
surgeon, has been extended until September 30
Naval Cadet Thomas NJ 0'Halloran has been detached
from the Naval Academy and ordered 10 await orders
Leave for six months has been granted Pay
Director John Cunningham with permission 10 leave
the United states -
An order will be issued from tho War Department
making the following imporan. changes OF stations In
the Army, which will into effect soon after July
as possible. - .- . -,
9TH Cavalry will be transferred from Fort Meade, Dako-
IA, by marching 10 Fort Riley, Kansas.
The Headquarters of the 9th Cavalry, now al Fort
Riley Will transferred to such posts IN the Indian
Territory Commanding General OF the department
OF the Missouri may designate.
Two Of the troops OF the 0th Cavalry now az for kley
will go Fort s Indian Territory AMI the other Two TO
Fort Elliott Texas This Will give Colonel Forsythe. OF
the eth Cavalry command OF the new Cavalry ana Art'
lery school lately authorized by Congress, and Tor the
con struction which 100000 Il now being expended
The troops OF the Sd Cavalry now at Fort Elott
and the troops OF the regiment now at Fort Sill
are TO be transferred By marchn 10 the Department OF
Texas and then by marching all tue troops OF the ID
Cavalry will change stations with the troops OF the Sth
Cavalry This will put the 81 Cavalry on the Lower Rio
Grande.
The 18th Infantry stationed in the Department OF
the Lakes. will change by rail with the llth Infantry
now the Department OF Dakota, with headquarters a
EortS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-25
NATIONAL OAPITAL TOPICS.
MR. FAfRCHILD PREPARED FOR A CRISIS.
IF NECESSARY HE WOULD HAVE PREPAID INTEREST
An prnrrNEn CALLED BONDS.

IF NECESSARY HE WOULD HAVE PREPAID INTEREST
AND REDEEMED CALLED BONDS.
WASHINGTON, June 2i lspeeaD.-Thc temporary de-
moralization OF the stock market to-day caused
much anxiety here while 1t lasted. secretary
Fairchild had no official advices from New
York about the situation but he kept himself fully
posted on quotations When asked during the day II he
did would do anything relevehe market he repliedhc
not think would necessary and then he
70 further inquiries that he could anticipate the July In
terest on the per cents, which would put ST3slOoo
into circulation once aud II ghtness prevailed after
that he could mako the $l9O00000 per cents called
to mature July redeemable at once with full interest
or this latter sum probably S6,0ooooO would 60 into
active use ana the remaining $i3,OOO,o0o being de-
posted to secure the National bank circulation woua have
70 be turned into ies for the same purpose Thus
the Secretary indicated that III necessary he could turn
loose any day before July nearly $lioO0ooO, which
woud DO enough under extraordinary circumstances to
prevent trouble Further than TINS tle secretary up
not indicate his powers
An official in the Department familiar with such sub
iects expressed the opinion that II the ANTICIPATION OF
the July interest and the prepay ment OF inc last call OF
threes sufficient to stem the tide the secretary
would 20 INTO the market and buy bonds The precedent
for this action official continued could oe found IN
Secretary Douwcs purchase OF bonds In lS2 although
t was true that he sold gold NJ premium the same.
The resources OF the Secretary seem therefore 10 DO
boundless aud tho excitement In the market did not
alarm Treasury officers much as 1t did outsiders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-25
UNION PACIFIC INVESTIGATION
WHAT THE COMMISSIONERS ARE DOING IN OMAHA

NHAT THE COMMISSIONERS ARE DOING IN OMAHA
WITNESSES WHO CANNOT BE FOUND.
OMAHA June 24-The United States Pacific Rail
wsy Commission continued It's investigation here TO-
dar Chairman Pattison called on the officers OF
the Union Pacific TO produce statements showing sop
ara,ey the gross sum of payments by that company
ON account Of rebates, pool settlements and over
cha, ees This demand led TO considerable discussion
between the commissioners and the companys on
GERS The latter maintained that the figures by
themselves would be misleading and of no value.
while if they were TO he accompanied by ful ex-
planstion OF each item, the labor and expense neees
sary to furnish the Information would be very great
The, finally agreed TO furnish the statement.
Thomas L. Kimbal general traffic manager OF the
Trnion Pacific. again took the stand Governor Pat
tisor furnished Mr.. Kimbal with list culicd from
the conn anys books Of persons to whom the Union
Pacific Ead paid rebates In 1855 and 1885, and de
handed the reasons that moved the company TO make
the rebates also whether the company or any Oi us
Officers, directors or employees or any puDhc OH
oiais had any interest in the firms Oh corporations
to whom the rebates had been paid. The witness
said he would examine the list ana De prepdco
TO answer at a future session Of the Cominlsslon.
John II. Walsh sergeant alarms OI inc Sohlinis
Sion testified as 10 number OF subpoeEas lor resi-
(lents OF Omaha which he had been unable 10 2erNe
owing to their absence. When Governor Patuson
asked whether the witness had gathered any infOrna
ton as to how long they INTENDED TO be absent, tR
witness replied that he had made Inquiry and had n2t
been able 10 ascertain. AT this point some one ID
the commission room remarked that they doubtless
intended 10 be absent just a. long g. the Nomssion
remained in session In Omaha iaushter2 ,-.,ou
! Erastus Young. the general auditor of the Union
Pacific Company, was then placed on the stand and
examined al considerable length as to the methods
Of bookkeeping In at the companys Offices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-25

which makes no great figure in the yhirl OF Lon
don, and the worst oft Is thst there is moral 70
IT, This is one chapter In the new volume OF the
new relations between the classes aud the masses.
Perhaps the relations should not be called new !;
butthey are growing and in many more ways than
can be seen on the surface are be coming closer
more natural more human. Mr.. Besant has given
an impulse to charity of which The Peoples
Palace is the expression. The Socialism OF the
agitator the sensationalist is not think. gaining
much ground. The better Socialism, that which
springs from feeling of solidarity between rich
and door, is gaining. Gifts of money are much,
gifts of time, ofnterest of sympathy are more and
good deal when they see such proofs of sympathy
this visit, free from parade or pretence, really
gave them. ~ G. WIS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-25
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AN ADVENTURE IN INDIA.
Ecnan Th< Lnhore Tribune.

About month ago two planters were riding through
the Nuainaluka Tea Garden In the Terai The was
Just setting but 1t broad daylight They going
at fast trot when suddenly out jumped tiger from
at caused him to miss his spring aud he landed
road just behind @. W. HIS pony In their fright the
ponies jostled, and G. ". H. was slightly delayed
and lie III beside the pony instead Of on it. almost touch
ing G. w. HIS boot g. W. H. took of his topee, shook
II In the tigers face, and shoutedncyer mind what he
shouted II may not have been one OF DR. wattss hymns
but startled tiger and the pony, encouraged by
the human voice. getting suddenly hts temporary
paralysis OF fright bolted as hard as II could The
tiger made yet another but half hearted sort OF spring.
but my friends got of SAFE have heard many tiger
stories but before OF tiger attacking Europeans
horseback in broad that too without any
provOcaton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-25
Arcade RAILWAY CHARTER VALID.
THE FINANCIAL PLAN DECLARED UNASSAIL-
ABLE

INTERESTED OPPONENTS ANswERED-THE ATTOR-
NEYGENERALs LETTER.
TRIBUNE reporter called the attention OF Of the
officers of the Arcade Railway Company 10 the interview
In Thursdays TRIBUNE, and asked he had anyth
say in reply The officer remarked that much might be
said as to the motives and position of the party who
from time to time, had rushed into print with
and missta tements which had been so repeatedly
answered.
He complains" said the officer, "that the company
advortises financial PLAN 1t certainly does de-
vised by Of unquestonable capacity and character
Can there be any objection He says there
tingencies that hang the enterprise and 'ormid
able opposition The contingencies have been fully
considered and provided for and the opposition has been
defeated IL is safe to the investor Will trust
to his intelligence to the facts and rely
on an Interested opponent He speaks Of pending lti
CATION There no issues which have not been deter
mined in favor Of the company, and 1t is confronted
with less formidable obstacles than Is to
terprises lie adds that large amount of wealth on
the line opposes larger amount favors and the unver
sal public heartily approve.
The point around which cluster mostof his ilomened
DEMONSTRATIONS is what he claims to be an opinion
Issued by the Attorney General He did about year
and ha ago. before the passage OF the Arcade charter
oI ssn PAPER or aw and
special enacments 1t is not surprising that hearing but
one side ana making only hurried examination, the
Attorney-General should have fallen into error:
subsequently Governor I'm, himself an able LAWYER,
knowledge or the FOREGOING signed the Arcaue
charter. stating in writing In my opinion. the provis
ions OF the General Railroad Act did not control this
pany' The Attorney Generals statement used before
the courts and the validity OF the companys charter
sustained In every particular by Judge Van Brnnt The
weak position OF opponentsl seems to necesstate
that they magnify and mlsrepresent the Importance Of
this document The Attorney General himself wrote OF
the opinion as follows:
DO apprehend however that II Is entitled will
ceye greater consideration than would the opinion OF
other reputable lawyer who had examined the matter
IL simply conclusion that arrived at at the time from
such study the able Alter
It,
Judge Day the question III which he arrived
the contrary conclusion
In this situation Of the me that the question
will be decided Judge Van Brunt his views aud
convictions regard 10 the law applicable 10 the case The
fact that arrive at certain conclusion in the matter VIII
not certainly ought not affect the result be-
fore Judge Van BTun he has the beneht OF ample
preparation and argument the counsel opposed and
favor OF the measure.
"This opponent says the mills OF the gods grind
slowly They likely grind fast FOR his personal
comfort"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-25
pRowL1xG ARouNp FOR SPOTS.

WASHINGTON June "a Special. The report that num-
Der OF leading Democrats assembled In Washington
for the purpose OF having conference on such subjects
OF importance as session, the surplus. and the
tariff has no foundation than tie fact that there
number OF Democratic senators and members proving
about the Departments after patronage, most OF them
having been here of and on suce tue adjournment OF
Congress. There among others Senators Coekre
and Pugh. both OF them being engaged In building
houses Senator Butler OF south Carolina stopped over
for few days on his return from visit
to his 500 at West Point Senator Ransom,
Of North Carolina, Is looking after the interests
OF his constituents In the coming consolidation Of reve-
uuc districts IN his state and Representative Holman
engaged In the work for Indiana Mr. Randall
lives here and has not yet left for Bryn Mawr Penn his
summer home. Representative Townsend. OF Illinois,
left here for home tonight, aud Senator Harris OF Ten
uessee merely stopped In Washington 10 visit some OF
his numerous relatives In the departments beore going
TO Fortress Aouroe for his health The idea that the
gentlemen named could organize with authority caucus
on any party subject ridiculous and those VINO have
been asked about the rumor pronounce tn en- untrue